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We aspire to create a better world by accelerating people's talents so they can meet their true potential and in turn, lift others.
Skidmore's 70 Years in Business
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Fourth Generation - Journey began 2020-PresentIII
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Third Generation - President 1994 – PresentII
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Second Generation - Chairman 1967 - PresentI
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First Generation - Founder 1946 - 1967
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Skidmore's 75 Years in Business
Fourth Generation - Journey began
2020-Present2022
We became a partner in GVRD Snow Patrol in 2022 and have seen the company broaden their scope of service to commercial power washing for commercial buildings.
2021
Early in 2021, Skidmore merged Refresh with Borrowell, a fintech controlled by the Demarias family (whose holdings include PowerCorp and WealthSimple). We look forward to our partnership growing Borrowell together.
2020
Skidmore Group is proud to announce its certification as a B Corporation, and Skidmore Group is among the first family offices to get certified.
Skidmore Group’s investments decisions consider the impact target acquisitions have on the environment, as well as rigorous standards on how employees are treated. In addition, its looking to drive the B Corporation mindset and behavior into Skidmore Group’s current portfolio of investments.
2020
Three generations have been working together to grow the business.
Third Generation - President
1994 – Present2017
The Skidmore Group has available investment capital, and begins the search for new partners who are ready for growth.
To reflect the shift in vision, in late 2016 TCGI is officially made a subsidiary of the new diversified holding company, Skidmore.
2015
Glentel is acquired by one of Canada’s largest communication companies, Bell. Skidmore diversifies into retail, franchise opportunities and healthcare.
2005
Seeking to diversify and explore new industries, TCGI sells most of their glass operations in Canada to the world’s largest glass company Belron.
1994
Glass operations grow exponentially, and the company’s global reach increases, now employing thousands of people through brands such as Apple Auto Glass, Speedy Glass, Novus Glass, Eurostock and Autostock.
1994
Skidmore’s third generation is welcomed to the company. Current president, Allan’s son, Garry Skidmore, joins TCGI to work on business development.
Second Generation - Chairman
1967 - Present1990
With the success seen in North American markets, TCG sets their sights on international waters with the acquisition of Bridgewater Windscreens in the U.K; leading to the incorporation of TCGI.
1980
The entrepreneurial spirit of the family keeps their minds open for new opportunities beyond the automotive glass industry.
At the time, the nascent wireless communications industry looks risky, but promising. Together with Ted Rogers and Cantel, TCG creates Speedy Cellular, which rapidly expands across Canada and is successfully sold a few years later. Due to this success, the Skidmores acquire another communications company, Glentel.
1972
With the company’s expansion to the East Coast, led by Allan Skidmore, the company is now called Trans Canada Glass Ltd.
1967
The second generation of Skidmore leadership begins. Art’s son, Allan Skidmore, joins the company after graduating college.
First Generation - Founder
1946 - 19671946
Relentless hard work slowly pays off and allows the Skidmore brothers to open a few glass shops around Metro Vancouver, eventually expanding throughout BC and across Western Canada.
1946
Right after the Second World War, brothers Art and Herb Skidmore start an automotive glass shop in New Westminster, BC.
For Skidmore, business is a platform for magnifying the best intentions of people and focus them on creating a powerful change in the world. When reflecting this upon ourselves, we were able to ignite our intentions by setting up both the Skidmore Group Foundation and Allan Skidmore Family Foundation.
Through these philanthropic foundations, we invest in developing tools to help people meet their true potential; which starts with the core pillars of community development, healthcare and education.
Healthcare
There is nothing that has a larger impact on people’s lives than their health. Being healthy is a fundamental right and a necessary prerequisite to realizing one’s full potential, especially when it concerns children.
Through long-term partnerships with medical foundations and institutions, we devote a major part of our philanthropic strategy to improving the lives of those in need.
Community
We believe that the paths we choose to take in our lives are shaped by our social circles. From our families to our colleagues to the community at large, the need for love and belonging is ever present in each one of us.
The Skidmore Group Foundation makes a conscious effort to give back to our community, associating with the organizations that enable us to thrive as social beings.
Education
Learning is a lifelong pursuit for self-actualization. Learning instills confidence and opens up a world of opportunities to people who are willing to put in the work. Grateful for the high-quality education we were able to receive ourselves, we are now determined to help others.
Through our efforts to support students and schools, we hope to play a role in building the foundation for the brighter future for all
The Skidmore Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization registered under the BC Societies Act.
Charity #: 76771 4710 RR0001
Charitable receipts will be issued by the Skidmore Foundation in the name of the payor, and in accordance with all other requirements established by the Canada Revenue Agency.
The Skidmore Foundation and/or the charities that benefit from the Heroes Invitational Golf Tournament reserve the right to refuse any sponsorship or donation at their sole discretion. Any sponsorships, donations or gifts not accepted will be returned to the sponsor/donor and no explanation will be provided.
Acceptance and/or recognition of sponsors/donors by the Skidmore Foundation and/or the charities that are benefitting from the Heroes Invitational Golf Tournament does not imply endorsement by the Skidmore Foundation and/or the charities that are benefitting from the Heroes Invitational Golf Tournament of any product, service or philosophy of the sponsor or donor.